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Food trucks in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

For an outdoor activity with tasty fare, lots of free events in South Florida feature food trucks. Often events in Miami, Broward & greater Palm Beach include live music, fun for youngsters, or other entertainment. Lots of food truck events are in parks and free to attend. Pair dinner with a nature walk, fun on …

Free Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach

Delight in the rhythms of live bands and DJs at Smooth Sounds Soirée in Pompano Beach. The Soirée events in 2025 include 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 19 with free entry.  Food trucks are at the event for those who want to purchase dinner.  Performers include  Levi Knowles  DeWayne Terry DJ Lil Bear …

New: Discover Palm Beach’s Black Cultural Heritage Trail

Here’s something you can do any time of year, but while the weather is pleasant, why not put on your walking shoes, grab your phone and maybe a friend and head out on a self-guided tour to discover the roots of Black culture hiding in plain site. This local sightseeing tour is something you can …

Free Kite Days Festival at Haulover Park

The skies will be awash in colorful, multi-shaped and fluttering kites during the now biannual free Kite Days Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15-17, 2025, at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Expect to see the 100-foot flying squid, 30-foot flying scuba man, 300-square-foot parafoils and more.   The folks from …

Free Groove N Grub event in North Broward

Free festivals. Free outdoor movies. Free live entertainment. Events in 2025 in Coconut Creek include Groove N Grub The free event is 6 p.m. May 9, with live band at 7 p.m. at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Avenue. The featured band is The Clique  doing Top 40 hits from several decades. Food vendors …

Free birding field trips with the Tropical Audubon Society

The Tropical Audubon Society offers free birding field trips and other events for those who want to learn more about South Florida’s feathered friends (and our real snowbirds that pass through). The group also offers butterfly and plant trips, local outings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and trips to other parts of Florida. …

Adopt A Sweetheart Valentine deals at Humane Society of Broward

Some of the best sweethearts are fluffy friends. Humane Society of Broward is offering Adopt A Sweetheart Valentine deals with reduced and waived pet adoption fees. In fact, pets are permitted at some of the free and inexpensive Valentine’s Day ideas  in South Florida. The Adopt a Sweetheart promotion in 2025 is February 14-16 at …

Taste of Sunrise offers discount

restaurants

Nibble on fare from local restaurants and vendors at Taste of Sunrise. The indoor epicurean event features dishes from about 35 eateries, including favorite local and regional restaurants. The event in 2025 is 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, with entry fees of $20 prior to the event and $30 at the door, if available. Parking …

Weston Regional Park offers shaded playground, sports amenities & free events

Sports enthusiasts and families are drawn to Weston Regional Park for its array of features and free events. The park amenities include shaded playground roller hockey rinks beach tennis pickle ball sand volleyball picnic shelters lighted walking path bike DIY repair station EV vehicle station basketball team athletic  fields The park offers free occasional events …

2-for-1 deal for moms on Mother’s Day at Flamingo Gardens in Davie

It’s their day. Mother’s Day. If an outdoor excursion is on the agenda, Flamingo Gardens in Davie is featuring a Mother’s Day deal. Flamingo Gardens in 2025 offers free entry Sunday, May 11 for moms in who are with another patron paying regular price, which is $24 for ages 12 and older and $17 for …

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